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Job Description:

Job Description

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

Project Manager

This position is located in

Newport, NH

Sturm Ruger is currently seeking a New Product Development Project Manager. This position will report to the NGD General Manager in the Newport, NH, facility. However, based on business needs, it could require travel up to one week/month to other facilities or suppliers. This position requires a highly motivated, achievement-oriented individual to manage local project teams. The role requires adherence to the Ruger New Product Design (NPD) process while striving to ensure on-time new product launches.

NPD Vision Statement

To develop innovative products using a lean product and process development system with a focus on customer value and continuous improvement.

Tasks:

• Facilitate creation of and manage the product specification through the duration of the project
• Establish and manage the project scope through the duration of the project
• Establish and manage the capital budget through the duration of the project
• Establish and manage the project schedule through the duration of the project
• Manage project and product risk through the duration of the project
• Maintain a nuanced understanding of all aspects of the project
• Provide weekly updates to the NPD team
• Ensure adequate resources are allocated to projects
• Lead and motivate local project teams to meet Ruger’s vision and goals
• Ensure adherence to principles of Ruger’s NPD system
• Ensure compliance to corporate ITAR and ATF is maintained

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a AAS degree in a mechanical related field and 5 years of firearms manufacturing experience
• Have a sound knowledge of lean philosophy and the tools used
• Fluent with MS Office including MS Project
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Have excellent attention to detail, quality, and interpersonal skills
• Have exceptional structured problem solving skills
• Demonstrated experience working in a team orientated manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Degree and 5 plus years project management experience
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, SolidWorks, CAM, fixturing systems, various common materials, tooling, heat treating, finishes, and analyses method